Originally Posted by DFWLECNOW

If the NC didn't think this would pass, it wouldn't be going out for a vote. When the spouses of many captains find out they're going to get $50k-$74k bonuses and will be making $200k+ a year, expect a lot of yes votes despite the rhetoric. That's a nicer house, a funded retirement, a child's education paid for, a spouse that can now stay home with the kids, etc. It's serious and for some a life changing amount of money. Maybe saying No will yield more quickly, but if you're wrong, well at least you can puff out your chest...